Thomas and Jeremiah
Eric Ouma

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a clever rat named Kito and a curious cat named Mawa. Mawa loved to chase Kito, but Kito was always one step ahead. One day, Mawa thought of a plan,He would pretend to sleep near

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the granary to catch Kito by surprise.
Kito, sensing something unusual, whispered to his friends, “The cat is tricking us today. Be careful!” The rats dug a tiny tunnel under the granary, and while Mawa waited, they escaped safely.

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When Mawa woke up, he saw the empty granary and realized that cunning and teamwork had outsmarted him. From that day, Mawa learned to respect the little rats, and Kito became a legend among the village animals for his cleverness.

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Thomas and Jeremiah
Author - Eric Ouma
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Language - English
Level - First paragraphs